Hattie B's Hot Chicken (Lower Broadway): is it worth it?
Our score, honest verdict, what it costs, how to avoid the crowds, and what to do instead if it is not for you.
Our verdict: do it smarter
Hattie B's is a Nashville hot chicken staple and the Broadway people-watching is part of the fun. The line is the cost: go off-peak if you can, and pick a heat level you can actually finish.
Menu prices were not on the official page I opened, so this is provisional.
Lines can be long; your own note says they run out the door.
One of the best-known Nashville hot chicken names.
Easy to reach on Broadway, but expect a wait.
Who should go, and who should skip it
- You want classic Nashville hot chicken on Broadway
- You do not mind a line
- You are short on time or hate waiting
From our visit: A legendary, high-energy hot chicken staple where the lines run out the door, but the fiery fried bird and Broadway people-watching make every second of the wait worth it.
To compare, read our review of Prince's Hot Chicken Shack, Lower Broadway honky-tonks and Arnold's Country Kitchen.
Better alternatives and what pairs well
FOODPhoto: Sean Russell from Knoxville, TN, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0Prince's Hot Chicken Shack
A hot chicken restaurant that calls itself Nashville's original hot chicken.
NIGHTLIFEPhoto: Cpl. Vincent Needham, public domainLower Broadway honky-tonks
The strip of live-music honky-tonks on Broadway, where bands play from late morning to the early hours.
FOODPhoto: Rachel Chapdelaine, CC BY 2.0Arnold's Country Kitchen
A James Beard American Classics winner serving meat-and-three lunch on weekdays and brunch on Saturdays.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Lower Broadway Hattie B's?
The official menu lists a Nashville Lower Broad location. Listings put it at Fifth + Broadway, 5069 Broadway, Suite A-103.
What does Hattie B's serve?
Hot chicken. The official site also highlights Smoky Bird Fries, The Hattie Melt sandwich and a HattieQ sauce.
